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Safe To Grow Vegetables In Vertical Converted Pallets

Question From: Alison Cowan in Chermside West, Brisbane QLD

Nature of problem: Is it safe to grow vegetables in pallets converted to vertical gardens that have been painted using an enamel spray paint? I am concerned if chemicals will leach from the paint into the soil & then into the vegetables. Considered lining the inside of the pallet where the soil will be, with that black plastic liner or even hesian. Any suggestions/advice is much appreciated.

Type of Plant (if known): Herbs, tomatoes & lettuce

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): worried about poisons leaching from the paint

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: potting mix

How often do you water the plant:daily

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:14hrs

What type of plant is it:vegetables

How long since you planted it:havent planted yet

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:not yet

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: vertical garden made out of pallets

What other treatments have you given the plant: nil

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Answer: Since the banning of lead based paints well over 30 years ago, painted surfaces are quite safe. Don